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Water conflict pathways and peacebuilding strategies / / by David Michel
| Water conflict pathways and peacebuilding strategies / / by David Michel |
| Autore | Michel David <1966-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : United States Institute of Peace, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (36 pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
| Collana | Peaceworks |
| Soggetto topico |
Water-supply - Management
Water security Conflict management |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Case studies. |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910717238303321 |
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| Washington, DC : , : United States Institute of Peace, , 2020 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water insecurity and water governance in urban Kenya : policy and practice / / Anindita Sarkar
| Water insecurity and water governance in urban Kenya : policy and practice / / Anindita Sarkar |
| Autore | Sarkar Anindita |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvi, 181 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 333.91 |
| Collana | Global challenges in water governance |
| Soggetto topico |
Water security
Water-supply |
| ISBN | 9783031155390 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Water Insecurity and Urban Water Governance: Understanding the Context -- Introduction -- Water Insecurity -- Water Insecurity: Concept and Definition -- Urban Water Insecurity -- Measuring Water Insecurity -- Urban Poor and Water Insecurity -- Water Governance -- Water Governance: Concept and Definition -- Water Governance to Address Water Insecurity -- The Changing Paradigm of Water Access Urban Water Governance -- Water as a Public Good -- Water as an Economic Good -- Water as an Economic Good and Environmental Good -- Water as a Common Good -- Water (Access) as a Human Right -- Water as a Common Responsibility -- Application of Concepts in the Study: Creation of New Waterscapes by Water Access and Use -- References -- 2 Water Services and Water Infrastructure in Urban Africa -- Changing Mode of Urban Water Governance in Africa -- Challenges of Urban Water Governance in Africa: Vicious Cycle of Poor Water Service Provisions and Low Investment in Water Infrastructure -- Expansion of Water Infrastructure and Funding Gap -- Changing Role of Water Governance in Africa: Relationship Between State and Water Infrastructure -- Water Supply to Urban Poor in Africa -- References -- 3 Evolution of Urban Water Supply in Kenya -- 1900-1963: Initiation of Modern Urban Water Network and Its Expansion Under Colonial Power -- 1963-1973: Abolition of Colonial Restriction and Increase in Demand for Water Services -- 1973-1979: Era of Big Plans to the Beginning of Debt Accumulation -- 1979-1990: Era of Basic Needs Approach to Total Insolvency of Water Sector -- 1990-1999: The Era of Privatization and Pay-For-Service Approach -- 1999-present: Towards Private-Sector Participation and Government's Role as Facilitator.
Deterioration of Water Service Provision in Kenya: From "Past Glory" to "Present Shortages" -- References -- 4 Access to Affordable, Safe Water Supply in Urban Kenya: A Macro Analysis -- Access to Safe and Affordable Water in the World and Africa -- Access to Safe and Affordable Water Coverage in Different Parts of Africa -- Piped Water Supply in Urban Kenya and Nairobi -- Piped Water Supply to the Urban Poor -- Ways in Which Urban Poor Access Water from the Utility Network -- Standpipes -- Types of Standpipes -- Management Delegated to Community Organizations -- Standpipes in Urban Kenya -- Domestic Resale -- Domestic Resales in Urban Kenya -- Alternative Piped Water Connections -- References -- 5 Standpipes, Water Vendors, and Water ATMs: Who Wins and Who Loses? -- The Study Area: The Mathare Slums -- Methodology -- Sources of Water for Domestic Use in Mathare -- Sources of Domestic Water Supply in Mathare -- Accessing One to Many Water Sources: Its Location and Ownership -- Water Access from Standpipes, Water Vendors, and Water ATMs -- Time of Water Supply from Standpipes, Water ATMs, and Water Vendors -- Comparative Water Tariffs: Causes and Its Implications -- Conflicts and Challenges of Fetching Water -- Levels of Satisfaction and Willingness to Pay for Water -- Comparative Advantages and Disadvantages of the Water Sources -- References -- 6 Coping Strategies and Adaptive Responses to Water Insecurity -- Coping Strategies and Adaptive Responses at the Community Level -- Coping Strategies and Adaptive Responses at the Household Level -- Coping Strategies and Adaptive Responses at the Individual Level -- Coping Strategies and Adaptive Responses: Institutions and Individuals -- References -- 7 Conclusion: The Way Forward -- Water as a Constitutional Right in Kenya -- Water Tariffs and Cost Recovery. Access to Water in Low-Income Areas in Kenya: Some Ground Realities -- Contemporary Initiatives to Provide Access to Water in LIAs of Nairobi -- Way Forward -- Relevance of the Research and Scope for Further Research -- References -- References -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910620195303321 |
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Sarkar Anindita
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| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water poverty : the next "oil" crisis / / Shirley J. Hansen
| Water poverty : the next "oil" crisis / / Shirley J. Hansen |
| Autore | Hansen Shirley J. <1928-> |
| Edizione | [First edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (241 pages) |
| Disciplina | 333.91 |
| Soggetto topico |
Water-supply
Water consumption Water security Energy consumption Energy development NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology SCIENCE / Environmental Science |
| ISBN |
1-00-315202-3
87-7022-937-6 0-88173-760-7 1-003-15202-3 87-7022-335-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 The Birth of an Energy Expert -- Turning the Corner -- Energy Embryonics -- Chapter 2 The Energy Efficiency Evolution -- When Panic Reigned -- Back Then is Right Now -- Energy Audit Embryonics -- Getting the Word Out -- Paying the Price -- Chapter 3 It's Just Good Business -- The Hard Sell -- Making a Difference -- Selling the Concept -- Management Bait -- Baiting the O& -- M Hook -- Making Progress -- Who's Really Running Your Business? -- Changing the Way We Do Business -- Feeling Insecure? -- Looking Ahead -- Chapter 4 Weighing Alternatives -- Dreaming with Eyes Wide Open -- Filling the Vacuum -- Alternative Energy -- Fusion -- "Dirty" Renewables -- The Clean Non-renewable -- Getting it Right -- All is Not Lost -- Realism's Ugly Head -- The Greatest Lesson Learned -- Chapter 5 Troubling Tangents -- How Tangents Can Take Over -- The Other Audit -- The Management Challenge -- The Ties That Bind -- Chapter 6 Sustaining Sustainability -- Picking Up the Pieces -- Case Study: Candlestick Park -- COP 21 -- The Cornerstone of Sustainability -- Chapter 7 It Only Takes Money -- Side Benefits that Make Cents -- Selling the Benefits -- The Emerging Esco Industry -- Financial Models -- Moving up the Value Chain -- The Esco Appeal -- The Water Fit -- Chapter 8 Energy and Politics -- Washington at Work -- How Do We Influence Them? -- Doing Your Homework -- Just Getting Started -- International Relations -- Chapter 9 Fed Up: Life Inside Doe -- The Offer -- Gaining a Working Knowledge -- Peddling Influence -- Cutting Teeth -- The Agencies and Congress -- Inside the Beltway -- The Time is Now -- Chapter 10 Water 101 -- A Little Hydrogen -- A Little Oxygen -- A Question for the Ages -- The Faucet -- Shades of Grey -- Blackwater -- Treatment.
Water as a Solvent -- Clean Water -- Mysterious Water -- Say Goodbye -- Chapter 11 Troubled Waters -- A Stream of Thought -- Appreciation Time -- The Demand for Water -- Energy and Water -- Friend and Foe -- The Never Ending Need -- Going from Need to Demand -- Case Study: Australia -- Case Study: California -- The "Yuck" Factor -- Too Much of a Not-so-good Thing -- Getting Along with Less -- Command and Control -- Ce Cero Dormivo -- Water in Our Future -- Chapter 12 On the Waterfront -- Planning Our Future -- Water Experts -- Denial -- Good Business -- Communications -- Measurement -- Marketing -- Water Audit -- Technology -- Fit To Purpose -- Water "Alternatives" -- Sustainability -- Pricing -- Creating the Plan -- Water and Politics -- Case Study: Israel -- Case Study: Las Vegas -- Planting Grass -- Case Study: Italy -- Atlanta: Not a Case Study -- Final Thoughts -- Appendices -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- References -- Specific References by Chapter -- General References -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910794220203321 |
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Hansen Shirley J. <1928->
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| London : , : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, , 2020 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water poverty : the next "oil" crisis / / Shirley J. Hansen
| Water poverty : the next "oil" crisis / / Shirley J. Hansen |
| Autore | Hansen Shirley J. <1928-> |
| Edizione | [First edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (241 pages) |
| Disciplina | 333.91 |
| Soggetto topico |
Water-supply
Water consumption Water security Energy consumption Energy development NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology SCIENCE / Environmental Science |
| ISBN |
1-00-315202-3
87-7022-937-6 0-88173-760-7 1-003-15202-3 87-7022-335-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 The Birth of an Energy Expert -- Turning the Corner -- Energy Embryonics -- Chapter 2 The Energy Efficiency Evolution -- When Panic Reigned -- Back Then is Right Now -- Energy Audit Embryonics -- Getting the Word Out -- Paying the Price -- Chapter 3 It's Just Good Business -- The Hard Sell -- Making a Difference -- Selling the Concept -- Management Bait -- Baiting the O& -- M Hook -- Making Progress -- Who's Really Running Your Business? -- Changing the Way We Do Business -- Feeling Insecure? -- Looking Ahead -- Chapter 4 Weighing Alternatives -- Dreaming with Eyes Wide Open -- Filling the Vacuum -- Alternative Energy -- Fusion -- "Dirty" Renewables -- The Clean Non-renewable -- Getting it Right -- All is Not Lost -- Realism's Ugly Head -- The Greatest Lesson Learned -- Chapter 5 Troubling Tangents -- How Tangents Can Take Over -- The Other Audit -- The Management Challenge -- The Ties That Bind -- Chapter 6 Sustaining Sustainability -- Picking Up the Pieces -- Case Study: Candlestick Park -- COP 21 -- The Cornerstone of Sustainability -- Chapter 7 It Only Takes Money -- Side Benefits that Make Cents -- Selling the Benefits -- The Emerging Esco Industry -- Financial Models -- Moving up the Value Chain -- The Esco Appeal -- The Water Fit -- Chapter 8 Energy and Politics -- Washington at Work -- How Do We Influence Them? -- Doing Your Homework -- Just Getting Started -- International Relations -- Chapter 9 Fed Up: Life Inside Doe -- The Offer -- Gaining a Working Knowledge -- Peddling Influence -- Cutting Teeth -- The Agencies and Congress -- Inside the Beltway -- The Time is Now -- Chapter 10 Water 101 -- A Little Hydrogen -- A Little Oxygen -- A Question for the Ages -- The Faucet -- Shades of Grey -- Blackwater -- Treatment.
Water as a Solvent -- Clean Water -- Mysterious Water -- Say Goodbye -- Chapter 11 Troubled Waters -- A Stream of Thought -- Appreciation Time -- The Demand for Water -- Energy and Water -- Friend and Foe -- The Never Ending Need -- Going from Need to Demand -- Case Study: Australia -- Case Study: California -- The "Yuck" Factor -- Too Much of a Not-so-good Thing -- Getting Along with Less -- Command and Control -- Ce Cero Dormivo -- Water in Our Future -- Chapter 12 On the Waterfront -- Planning Our Future -- Water Experts -- Denial -- Good Business -- Communications -- Measurement -- Marketing -- Water Audit -- Technology -- Fit To Purpose -- Water "Alternatives" -- Sustainability -- Pricing -- Creating the Plan -- Water and Politics -- Case Study: Israel -- Case Study: Las Vegas -- Planting Grass -- Case Study: Italy -- Atlanta: Not a Case Study -- Final Thoughts -- Appendices -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- References -- Specific References by Chapter -- General References -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910812287003321 |
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Hansen Shirley J. <1928->
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| London : , : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, , 2020 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water resources in arid lands : management and sustainability / / edited by Ali Al-Maktoumi [and six others]
| Water resources in arid lands : management and sustainability / / edited by Ali Al-Maktoumi [and six others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (372 pages) |
| Disciplina | 553.7 |
| Collana | Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation |
| Soggetto topico |
Water security
Arid regions Water-supply |
| ISBN | 3-030-67028-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910495351803321 |
| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water security
| Water security |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Amsterdam] : , : Elsevier B.V., , 2017- |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (volumes) |
| Soggetto topico |
Water security
Human security Drought management Water-supply - Government policy Municipal water supply Urban sanitation Drinking water |
| ISSN | 2468-3124 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996284648203316 |
| [Amsterdam] : , : Elsevier B.V., , 2017- | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Water security
| Water security |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Amsterdam] : , : Elsevier B.V., , 2017- |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (volumes) |
| Soggetto topico |
Water security
Human security Drought management Water-supply - Government policy Municipal water supply Urban sanitation Drinking water |
| ISSN | 2468-3124 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910231555103321 |
| [Amsterdam] : , : Elsevier B.V., , 2017- | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water security and sustainability : proceedings of Down to Earth 2019 / / Chandrashekhar Bhuiyan, Wolfgang-Albert FluÌgel, Sharad Kumar Jain, editors
| Water security and sustainability : proceedings of Down to Earth 2019 / / Chandrashekhar Bhuiyan, Wolfgang-Albert FluÌgel, Sharad Kumar Jain, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (331 pages) |
| Disciplina | 333.91 |
| Soggetto topico | Water security |
| ISBN | 981-15-9805-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910483530903321 |
| Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Water security under climate change / / Asit K. Biswas, Cecilia Tortajada, editors
| Water security under climate change / / Asit K. Biswas, Cecilia Tortajada, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (393 pages) |
| Disciplina | 333.91 |
| Collana | Water Resources Development and Management |
| Soggetto topico |
Water security
Water-supply - Effect of global warming on Climatic changes |
| ISBN |
981-16-5492-1
981-16-5493-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Foreword by The Right Honourable Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister of Scotland -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- Part I Perspectives -- 1 Ensuring Water Security Under Climate Change -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Water Security -- 1.2.1 Water Security for Domestic Sector -- 1.2.2 Water Security for Industrial Sector -- 1.2.3 Water Use for Agricultural Sector -- 1.2.4 Circularity and Water Security -- 1.3 Climate Change -- 1.4 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 2 Water Security in the Face of Climate Change: Singapore's Way -- Abstract -- 2.1 Climate Change -- 2.2 Suffer Little Singapore? -- 2.3 No Retreat -- 2.4 How to Build a Seawall -- 2.5 Taming Stormwater -- 2.6 Scarcity and Fickle Rains -- 2.7 A Smaller Footprint -- 2.8 Conscientious Consumption -- 2.9 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Consequences of Declining Resources on Water Services: The Risks if We Do not Act! -- Abstract -- 3.1 Consequences of Climate Change on Water Distribution Services -- 3.2 Implementing Adaptation Measures: Desalination or Reuse (a Little), Reduce Consumption (a Lot) -- 3.2.1 Adaptation Through New Resources -- 3.2.2 Much Better: Adapt by Reducing Consumption -- 3.3 Mobilise and Support the Water Services Who Must Manage Intermittent Water Supply -- Reference -- 4 Resilience Through Systems Thinking for Water Infrastructure -- Abstract -- 4.1 State of the Water Sector Under Climate Pressure -- 4.2 What Future Do We Seek? -- 4.3 Immediate Actions for Mitigation -- 4.4 Intermediate Future Actions for Mitigation -- 4.5 Resilient Water Infrastructure and Systems is a Journey -- 4.6 The Time to Act is Now -- References -- 5 Water Security and Climate Change: Hydropower Reservoir Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- Abstract -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Hydropower and Water Security -- 5.1.2 Resilience and Adaptation.
5.1.3 Sustainability Assessment Tools -- 5.1.4 Climate Mitigation -- 5.1.5 Greenhouse Gas Footprint -- 5.2 Materials and Methods -- 5.2.1 Approach -- 5.2.2 Tool -- 5.2.3 Methodology -- 5.3 Data -- 5.3.1 Installed Capacity -- 5.3.2 Climatic Zone -- 5.3.3 Surface Area -- 5.4 Results -- 5.5 Discussion -- Acknowledgements -- Annex -- References -- 6 Climate Change and Its Implications for Irrigation, Drainage and Flood Management -- Abstract -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Climate Change and Water -- 6.3 Impact and Opportunities for Agriculture Water Management -- 6.3.1 Availability and Consumption Patterns -- 6.3.2 Role of Irrigation in Achieving Global Food Security -- 6.3.3 Land Drainage Requirements -- 6.4 Flood Management -- 6.4.1 Close Coupling with Land Management -- 6.4.2 Structural and Non-structural Measures -- 6.4.3 Safety and Sustainability of Water Infrastructure -- 6.4.4 Adaptive Flood Risk Management -- 6.5 Role of Real-Time Data and Forecasting -- 6.6 Efforts at ICID -- 6.6.1 ICID Vision 2030 -- 6.6.2 Global Footprint -- 6.6.3 Promoting and Disseminating Knowledge on Water Saving Techniques -- 6.6.4 Understanding Effects of Climate Change -- 6.6.5 Water Heritage and Sustainability -- 6.7 Conclusions and Way Forward -- References -- 7 Designing Research to Catalyse Climate Action -- Abstract -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Recent Directions in Research -- 7.3 Designing Research for the Next Decade -- 7.3.1 Cross-Scale -- 7.3.2 Cohorts -- 7.3.3 Capacity -- 7.4 Conclusion -- References -- Webpages -- Part II Case Studies -- 8 Water-Resilient Places-Developing a Policy Framework for Surface Water Management and Blue-Green Infrastructure -- Abstract -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Scotland's Water Environment -- 8.2.1 Context-Scotland, The Hydro Nation: Strategy and Structure -- 8.2.2 Hydro Nation: Strategy and Structure -- 8.3 Scotland's Water Sector Vision. 8.4 The Hydro Nation Chair -- 8.5 Infrastructure Investment and Climate Change Action -- 8.6 Surface Water Management and Climate Change -- 8.7 Water-Resilient Places-Developing a Policy Framework for Surface Water Management and Blue-Green Infrastructure -- 8.7.1 Background -- 8.7.2 Background to the Water-Resilient Places Policy -- 8.7.3 Managing Surface Water in Scotland in 2020 -- 8.7.4 Vision for the Future -- 8.7.5 A Framework for the Delivery of Water-Resilient Places -- 8.8 Recommendations -- 8.9 Hydro Nation International -- 8.9.1 Scotland and Malawi -- 8.10 Looking to the Future -- Annex 1: Current Responsibilities for Surface Water Management in Scotland -- Annex 2: Legislation, Regulations and Guidance -- References -- 9 Supporting Evidence-Based Water and Climate Change Policy in Scotland Through Innovation and Expert Knowledge: The Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) -- Abstract -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 The Water Resources of Scotland -- 9.3 The Water Policy Landscape in Scotland -- 9.4 CREW's Operational Model -- 9.5 Creating Impact: Supporting Policy Outcomes -- 9.6 Future Direction and Closing Remarks -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 10 Building A Resilient and Sustainable Water and Wastewater Service for Scotland -- Abstract -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Climate Change Projections in Scotland -- 10.3 Adaptation-Serving Customers in a Changing Climate -- 10.4 Planning and Adapting to Extreme Rainfall -- 10.5 Building Sponge Cities -- 10.6 Smart Canals-A Low-Carbon Surface Water Management Adaptation Measure -- 10.7 Mitigating Our Impact on the Environment -- 10.8 Operational Emissions -- 10.9 Investment Emissions -- 10.10 Net Zero Emission Challenge -- 10.11 Reducing Our Demand -- 10.12 Generating Renewable Energy -- 10.13 Reducing the Greenhouse Gas Intensity of the Electricity Grid -- 10.14 Heat from Sewers. 10.15 Peatland Restoration -- 10.16 Investment Emissions -- 10.17 Summary -- References -- 11 What Are the Key Enablers in Pursuing Both Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation? Practical Lessons from Asian River Basins -- Abstract -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.1.1 What About Water? -- 11.2 Review of Past Experiences to Manage River Basins for DRR: Indonesia -- 11.2.1 DRR in Indonesia: The Case of the Downstream Solo Flood Control Project -- 11.2.2 DRR in Indonesia, the Case of Semarang Flood Control Project -- 11.3 Review of Past Experiences to Manage River Basins for DRR and Additionally for Extreme Climate Events: Japan Under Hagibis 2019 -- 11.4 Review of Past Experiences to Manage River Basins for DRR and Additionally for Extreme Climate Events: The Philippines -- 11.4.1 Downstream Pasig-Marikina (KAMANAVA) Flood Control Project -- 11.5 What Are the Baseline Enablers for Joint Realisation and Spreading Out of DRR and Climate Adaptation? -- 11.6 The Way Forward -- References -- 12 The Great Glacier and Snow-Dependent Rivers of Asia and Climate Change: Heading for Troubled Waters -- Abstract -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Warming in the HKH Mountains -- 12.3 Changes in Precipitation -- 12.4 Impact on the Cryosphere -- 12.5 Cumulative Impact on River Hydrology -- 12.6 Impact of Hydrological Changes on the Uses of Water -- 12.7 Societal Impacts in Mountains -- 12.8 Societal Impacts in Hills -- 12.9 Climate-Induced Migration in Hills and Mountains -- 12.10 Societal Impacts in the Plains -- 12.11 Flooding in the Plains -- 12.12 Key Actions -- Acknowledgements and Disclaimer -- References -- 13 Assessment of and Adaptation Measures to the Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources in China -- Abstract -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 The Effect of Climate Change on Water Resources in China in 1961-2019. 13.2.1 Temperature Change in 1961-2019 by Basin -- 13.2.2 Precipitation Changes in 1961-2019 by Basin -- 13.2.3 Changes in Water Resources in 1961-2019 by Basin -- 13.2.4 The Effect of Climate Change on Water Resources -- 13.3 The Effect of Climate Change on Water Resources Under Future Climate Scenarios -- 13.3.1 Future Temperature Change -- 13.3.2 Future Precipitation Change -- 13.3.3 Assessment of the Effect of Future Climate Change on Water Resources -- 13.4 Adaptation Measures for the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources -- 13.4.1 Active Scientific Research -- 13.4.2 Planning for Water Security Under Changing Environment -- 13.4.3 Innovation of Mechanisms for Adapting to Climate Change -- 13.4.4 Investment -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 14 Using Waternomics to Develop and Avoid Systemic Shocks to the Economy -- Abstract -- 14.1 Key Waternomic Challenges in Asia -- 14.2 Cross-Cutting Waternomic Strategies for "Development Unusual" -- 14.3 Waternomic Lessons from China -- 14.4 Magnitude to Threats Pose Systemic Risks to Countries and Global Financial Systems -- 14.5 Central Banks and the Financial Sector Are Acting, but Piecemeal Assessment of Water Risks Points to Their Undervaluation -- 14.6 Waternomics Can Provide a Way Forward to Develop and Avoid Systemic Shocks to the Economy -- References -- 15 Managing Risks on Egypt Water Resources Security: Climate Change and Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as Challenging Aspects -- Abstract -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Hydrological Regime of the Nile River Basin -- 15.3 Water Resources in Egypt -- 15.4 Risks and Impacts of Climate Changes on Egypt and Adaptation Measures -- 15.5 The Transboundary Dimension in Egypt's Policy -- 15.6 Impact of GERD -- 15.6.1 Main Characteristics of the GERD -- 15.6.2 Trilateral Negotiations on GERD -- 15.6.3 Potential Impacts of the GERD. 15.7 Conclusions and Recommendations. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910743363803321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Western Water Security Act of 2020 : report together with dissenting views (to accompany H.R. 4891)
| Western Water Security Act of 2020 : report together with dissenting views (to accompany H.R. 4891) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Washington, D.C.] : , : [U.S. Government Publishing Office], , 2020- |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (volumes) |
| Collana | Rept. / 116th Congress, 2d session, House of Representatives |
| Soggetto topico |
Water security - West (U.S.)
Water-supply - Law and legislation - West (U.S.) Water security Water-supply - Law and legislation |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Legislative materials. |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Western Water Security Act of 2020 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910715287203321 |
| [Washington, D.C.] : , : [U.S. Government Publishing Office], , 2020- | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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